Australia wrap up Ashes win with five-wicket defeat of England
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England's Ashes misadventure came to a familiar conclusion in Sydney, where a superior Australia side took the final Test by five wickets to tie up a comprehensive 4-1 win. Whether the end of a troubled tour also spells the definitive end of the 'Bazball’ era remains to be seen, but change of some kind is surely in the works after a two-month trip which has exposed clear gaps in the preparation, practice and philosophy of a regime. Head coach Brendon McCullum, managing director of cricket Rob Key and captain Ben Stokes have led the project for the past three-and-a-half years and it is likely each will be called to offer their own...

